News of Liam’s death prompted a huge outpouring of grief with dozens of floral tributes and candles being left outside the house in Dundonald Street throughout the weekend. There was also a message in white letters reading: “RIP Shakey XX.”

Friends and family set up a special Facebook page called “RIP Liam Hewitson. Gone But Never Forgotten. Rest In Paradise.”

One of the tributes on there from Alessia Gigliotti in Italy said: “I just came to know about what happened to this poor guy...all my condolences to his family and a very big hug from Italy. RIP.”

Another, Julia Kingdon, wrote: “Shocking news. Such a tragic waste of young life.”